From now on, very large-scale missions SkyH2 Lab
No compromise
The decarbonization of the aerospace and space sector will involve the use of electricity and hydrogen. This transition includes the use of sustainable fuels such as SAF, hydrogen combustion, or the use of electricity produced by fuel cells.
Hydrogen can be used in different forms, gaseous or liquid, and the number of challenges to be met for the aerospace and space industry is considerable.
To accelerate the electrification of this sector, numerous investments are being made to demonstrate the feasibility and viability of these projects. Several stakeholders are already engaged in the development, testing, and in-flight trials of these innovations.
We are convinced that certain components are particularly difficult to test on the ground and require the establishment of a flying laboratory. This would allow for the integration, monitoring, and analysis of the behavior of these components in constrained environments.
Gemesis, a company specializing in prototyping, characterization, and testing of hydrogen components, in partnership with M3 Systems, the manufacturer of the BOREAL drone and an expert in the integration and flight validation of critical drone systems, announces the launch of an innovative service.
This service employs the high-capacity BOREAL drone to carry out missions aimed at qualifying critical hydrogen world components under real conditions.
Added values
Testing under real conditions
Testing under real conditions is crucial for simulating the authentic situations that components will face during operational use. This includes managing vibrations due to flight, variations in acceleration at different angles, as well as other environmental factors that could affect component performance.
Optimizing component design
Testing in real conditions provides actual data on how components interact with the environment. This information is crucial for optimizing component design.
Cost and Time to market
Although real-condition testing requires a significant initial investment, it can lead to time and cost savings in the long term, especially by reducing complex risks associated with ATEX in climatic chambers or on unsuitable test benches. By detecting performance issues in the early development phases, it is possible to make necessary adjustments quickly. This helps avoid additional costs caused by failures that could occur later.
Risk Reduction in the Experimental Validation of Components
Testing hydrogen components with an autonomous system reduces the risks associated with unexpected performance or potential failures. This ensures that the components are robust and reliable under various operational conditions, thereby minimizing the possibility of accidents.
Testing in Diverse Environments
Qualification involves testing in a variety of environments, from high altitudes to changing weather conditions. Testing components in a drone provides the opportunity to assess their performance in different environments, ensuring maximum adaptability to various flight conditions.
About BOREAL SAS,
BOREAL is the designer and manufacturer of the BOREAL drone system: fixed-wing drone with large payload capacity and long endurance. Involved in the field of maritime surveillance, scientific experimentation and earth observation, the company is one of the references in the civilian drones area in France. Its modularity, its size, its autonomy of 8 hours and its long- range make it an ideal drone for demanding reconnaissance, surveillance or data collection missions.
About Gemesis
Gemesis a French company, specializes in the manufacturing of rapid prototyping systems, HIL (Hardware in the Loop) test benches, and production for hydrogen technology, batteries, electric motors, and microfluidics. Gemesis develops a testing platform, software, and systems aimed at enhancing the understanding of the behavioral dynamics of electrochemical and mechatronic components.